Board of Supervisors 4/7/2026

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on April 7, 2026, addressing various county matters including staffing requests, cannabis business tax compliance, and local infrastructure planning. Several departments requested approval to fill vacant or new positions within their budgets, including Planning and Building Services, the Sheriff's Office, Facilities and Fleet, Information Services, the District Attorney's Office, Animal Care Services, Health Services, and the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. The board discussed cannabis business tax compliance issues, including delinquent taxes totaling approximately $1.22 million, and considered ordinance amendments to tie cannabis business license renewals to tax compliance. The board unanimously approved a motion directing staff to revise relevant ordinances, conduct administrative reviews for non-compliance, and seek a legal opinion on the authority to enforce tax compliance and adjust minimum tax rates. Additionally, the board formed an ad hoc committee to explore relocation and coordination of justice facilities and the Ukiah branch library in light of downtown redevelopment. A zero-sharing tax agreement with the City of Ukiah for a property at Carousel Lane was also approved. No contract awards or procurement decisions were reported. The meeting included public comments on staffing needs, cannabis tax issues, and community services, and concluded with recognition of county employees and emergency preparedness information.